'Mad Men' stars: then & now

Published 1:20 pm, Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Unfortunately for 'Mad Men' fans, everyone's favorite '60s-era show is ending its run after seven seasons. In honor
of that, here's a look at the stars before they were on AMC's hit show.

Unfortunately for 'Mad Men' fans, everyone's favorite '60s-era show is ending its run after seven seasons. In honor
of that, here's a look at the stars before they were on AMC's hit show.

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For years, Jon Hamm was known mostly as the boyfriend of actor-director Jennifer Westfeldt. Then 'Mad Men' came around. The couple is pictured in 2005, at an animal-welfare fundraiser.

For years, Jon Hamm was known mostly as the boyfriend of actor-director Jennifer Westfeldt. Then 'Mad Men' came around. The couple is pictured in 2005, at an animal-welfare fundraiser.

Photo: Stephen Shugerman, Getty Images

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Jon Hamm and Adam Scott, who starred in the 2011 movie 'Friends with Kids.'

Jon Hamm and Adam Scott, who starred in the 2011 movie 'Friends with Kids.'

Photo: Michael Kovac

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Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt in 2012, at the Emmys.

Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt in 2012, at the Emmys.

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Jon Hamm and Jessica Pare attend the LA premiere of "Mad Men" season 7 after party on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Los Angeles.

Jon Hamm and Jessica Pare attend the LA premiere of "Mad Men" season 7 after party on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Los Angeles.

Photo: John Shearer, Associated Press

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Before Jessica Paré starred as Don Draper's wife in 'Mad Men,' she was in the quickly-cancelled TV show 'Jack & Bobby.' It also starred Matt Long (left).

Before Jessica Paré starred as Don Draper's wife in 'Mad Men,' she was in the quickly-cancelled TV show 'Jack & Bobby.' It also starred Matt Long (left).

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Paré, 30, grew up in Montreal and speaks French, which probably helped her 'Zou Bisou Bisou' performance in Season 5. She's pictured in 2004 at a Calvin Klein underwear party.

Paré, 30, grew up in Montreal and speaks French, which probably helped her 'Zou Bisou Bisou' performance in Season 5. She's pictured in 2004 at a Calvin Klein underwear party.

Photo: Thos Robinson, Getty Images

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Paré appeared in a lot of Canadian productions, before making her Hollywood film debut in 2004's 'Wicker Park.' She's pictured at the movie's premiere.

Paré appeared in a lot of Canadian productions, before making her Hollywood film debut in 2004's 'Wicker Park.' She's pictured at the movie's premiere.

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Jessica Paré at the Emmys in 2011.

Jessica Paré at the Emmys in 2011.

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Paré goofing around with Jon Hamm at the 2011 Emmys.

Paré goofing around with Jon Hamm at the 2011 Emmys.

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Elisabeth Moss, 30, has been acting since she was a kid. As a teen, starred in 'Picket Fences,' 'The West Wing' and the 1997 Michelle Pfeiffer movie 'A Thousand Acres.' She's pictured at the movie's premiere.

Elisabeth Moss, 30, has been acting since she was a kid. As a teen, starred in 'Picket Fences,' 'The West Wing' and the 1997 Michelle Pfeiffer movie 'A Thousand Acres.' She's pictured at the movie's premiere.

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd.

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Elisabeth Moss, 2004.

Elisabeth Moss, 2004.

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Moss, who plays Peggy on 'Mad Men,' debuted her dramatic blond pixie cut in September of 2012. She's pictured at the GQ 'Men of the Year' awards.

Moss, who plays Peggy on 'Mad Men,' debuted her dramatic blond pixie cut in September of 2012. She's pictured at the GQ 'Men of the Year' awards.

Photo: Ben Pruchnie, Getty Images

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Before the hair cut, 2008.

Before the hair cut, 2008.

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Elisabeth Moss in 2012.

Elisabeth Moss in 2012.

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Elisabeth Moss at the "Mad Men" Season 7 premiere on April 2, 2014.

Elisabeth Moss at the "Mad Men" Season 7 premiere on April 2, 2014.

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images

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Before Christina Hendricks, 37, played sexy secretary Joan Holloway, she was a model and actress in such shows as 'ER' and 'Firefly.' Here's Hendricks at the 2012 Emmys.

Before Christina Hendricks, 37, played sexy secretary Joan Holloway, she was a model and actress in such shows as 'ER' and 'Firefly.' Here's Hendricks at the 2012 Emmys.

Before January Jones, 35, started playing Betty Draper and dating Josh Groban, she was with Ashton Kutcher. They're pictured in 2000.

Before January Jones, 35, started playing Betty Draper and dating Josh Groban, she was with Ashton Kutcher. They're pictured in 2000.

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., WireImage

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January Jones also hung out with people like Paris Hilton in her pre-'Mad Men' days. Photo from 2001.

January Jones also hung out with people like Paris Hilton in her pre-'Mad Men' days. Photo from 2001.

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And she didn't look like she had a stylist. Jones is pictured at an E! Online 'Sizzlin' 16' party in 2002.

And she didn't look like she had a stylist. Jones is pictured at an E! Online 'Sizzlin' 16' party in 2002.

Photo: Sebastian Artz, Getty Images

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January Jones in 2005 with Josh Groban, at the screening of the movie, 'Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.'

January Jones in 2005 with Josh Groban, at the screening of the movie, 'Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.'

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These days, January Jones often looks polished on the red carpet. She's pictured at a Schiaparelli and Prada event at the Met's Costume Institute Gala on May 7, 2012.

These days, January Jones often looks polished on the red carpet. She's pictured at a Schiaparelli and Prada event at the Met's Costume Institute Gala on May 7, 2012.

Photo: Larry Busacca, Getty Images

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January Jones, at the 2012 Emmys.

January Jones, at the 2012 Emmys.

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January Jones in 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival.

January Jones in 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival.

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January Jones at the Season 7 premiere on April 2, 2014.

January Jones at the Season 7 premiere on April 2, 2014.

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It's 'Pete' with long hair! Actually, it's Vincent Kartheiser (second from left) in 1998, when he starred in the movie 'Another Day in Paradise' with Natasha Wagner (left), Melanie Griffith, and James Woods (right). less

It's 'Pete' with long hair! Actually, it's Vincent Kartheiser (second from left) in 1998, when he starred in the movie 'Another Day in Paradise' with Natasha Wagner (left), Melanie Griffith, and James Woods ... more

Photo: Ron Galella, Ltd., WireImage

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Vincent Kartheiser, a 33-year-old screen actor since the '90s, first got widespread notice in 'Angel,' a spinoff of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' He also had a role in the 2004 indie movie 'Dandelion,' for which he's pictured here. less

Vincent Kartheiser, a 33-year-old screen actor since the '90s, first got widespread notice in 'Angel,' a spinoff of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' He also had a role in the 2004 indie movie 'Dandelion,' for which ... more

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Vincent Kartheiser in 2007.

Vincent Kartheiser in 2007.

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Kartheiser looking more Pete Campbell-like at the Season 5 premiere of 'Mad Men' on March 14, 2012.

Kartheiser looking more Pete Campbell-like at the Season 5 premiere of 'Mad Men' on March 14, 2012.

Alexis Bledel has also worked as a model. She's pictured in 2002 at the 'Seventeen Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards.'

Alexis Bledel has also worked as a model. She's pictured in 2002 at the 'Seventeen Cover Girl Volunteerism Awards.'

Photo: Robin Platzer, Getty Images

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Alexis Bledel in 2012.

Alexis Bledel in 2012.

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Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper, made her onscreen debut in 'ER' at five months old, before appearing in many commercials and print ads. She's pictured at the 2008 Emmys.

Kiernan Shipka, who plays Sally Draper, made her onscreen debut in 'ER' at five months old, before appearing in many commercials and print ads. She's pictured at the 2008 Emmys.

Photo: Charley Gallay

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Kiernan Shipka at the Season 5 premiere of 'Mad Men' in 2012. She's now 14.

Kiernan Shipka at the Season 5 premiere of 'Mad Men' in 2012. She's now 14.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Shipka in 2009.

Shipka in 2009.

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Shipka in 2012, at the season premiere of AMC's 'The Walking Dead.'

Shipka in 2012, at the season premiere of AMC's 'The Walking Dead.'

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Kiernan Shipka at the AFI Awards in 2013.

Kiernan Shipka at the AFI Awards in 2013.

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Kiernan Shipka shows she's become a little fashionista in March 2014.

Kiernan Shipka shows she's become a little fashionista in March 2014.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Recognize this guy? It's Jared Harris in 2001, before he played the tragic Lane Pryce. His portrayal in 'Mad Men' snagged him an Emmy nomination last year.

Recognize this guy? It's Jared Harris in 2001, before he played the tragic Lane Pryce. His portrayal in 'Mad Men' snagged him an Emmy nomination last year.

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

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Jared Harris, looking shaggy in 2003. A longtime film and TV actor, Harris was also in 'Ocean's Twelve,' 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' and 'The Last of the Mohicans.'

Jared Harris, looking shaggy in 2003. A longtime film and TV actor, Harris was also in 'Ocean's Twelve,' 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' and 'The Last of the Mohicans.'

Photo: Evan Agostini, Getty Images

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Jared Harris, 51, in 2012, at the Season 5 premiere of 'Mad Men.'

Jared Harris, 51, in 2012, at the Season 5 premiere of 'Mad Men.'

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

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Veteran French actress Julia Ormond, 48, surprised viewers when she turned up in Mad Men's Season 5 to play Megan Draper's mom.

Veteran French actress Julia Ormond, 48, surprised viewers when she turned up in Mad Men's Season 5 to play Megan Draper's mom.

Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen, Getty Images

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Here's Julia Ormond in 1994, from the movie 'Captives.' She also starred in 'Legends of the Fall' that year.

Here's Julia Ormond in 1994, from the movie 'Captives.' She also starred in 'Legends of the Fall' that year.

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You know Jay R. Ferguson, 38, as Peggy's boorish co-worker Stan Rizzo on 'Mad Men.' But in 1990, he was a teen heartthrob who played Ponyboy Curtis in the TV adaptation of S. E. Hinton's novel 'The Outsiders.' Photo is from about 1990. less

You know Jay R. Ferguson, 38, as Peggy's boorish co-worker Stan Rizzo on 'Mad Men.' But in 1990, he was a teen heartthrob who played Ponyboy Curtis in the TV adaptation of S. E. Hinton's novel 'The ... more

Photo: Time Life Pictures, Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image

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Jay R. Ferguson (left) with actor Riley Thomas Stewart at the premiere of their movie 'The Lucky One' in 2012.

Jay R. Ferguson (left) with actor Riley Thomas Stewart at the premiere of their movie 'The Lucky One' in 2012.

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez, Getty Images

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Jay R. Ferguson in 1990.

Jay R. Ferguson in 1990.

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Here's another actress who looks a lot different than her character. It's Alison Brie, 30, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2012.

Here's another actress who looks a lot different than her character. It's Alison Brie, 30, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2012.

Robert Morse, 81, was a Broadway actor and singer in his younger years, winning a 1962 Tony for his performance in 'How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.' Morse is pictured in 2001 with daughter Allyn. less

Robert Morse, 81, was a Broadway actor and singer in his younger years, winning a 1962 Tony for his performance in 'How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.' Morse is pictured in 2001 with daughter ... more

Photo: Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images

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Robert Morse as the eccentric Bertram Cooper. Besides his vast Broadway career, Morse also played Dewey Hogg in 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' Photo: AMC.

Robert Morse as the eccentric Bertram Cooper. Besides his vast Broadway career, Morse also played Dewey Hogg in 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' Photo: AMC.

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Here's a rewind to 'Mad Men's' premiere party in 2007, with Christina Hendricks and Rich Sommer.

Here's a rewind to 'Mad Men's' premiere party in 2007, with Christina Hendricks and Rich Sommer.